Senior Paralegal; Readvertisement

Job Description

Provides technical, legal, analytical, and operational support to the division counsel and staff; exercising autonomy and independent judgement, handles complex assignments, including those related to discovery and case management; serves as the point of contact for schools, Division offices, and outside counsel for routine legal and case management inquiries; relieves division counsel and assistant division counsel of routine legally‑related tasks; serves as system administrator for case management software systems.

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
• Three (3) years of experience in a paralegal field.
  • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state court rules and e‑discovery requirements.
• Knowledge of legal databases and other legal resources.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in the use of appropriate technology, including litigation support software and case‑management software.
• Ability to prioritize and to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels in the Division and with outside law firms.
• Investigative and interviewing skills.
• Proficiency in business English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

• Paralegal coursework.
• Knowledge of legal issues and statutes affecting education.
• Knowledge of school division functions and its operating procedures.

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.